TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking Frontend and Backend Software Engineers to join their Multimedia Architecture teams. The role involves collaborating across teams to develop multimedia-related platforms, optimize user experiences, and build scalable backend systems for content creation and data management.

ResponsibilitiesWork closely with our talented backend, data, algorithm and AI team to develop and ship multimedia-related platforms & toolings for TikTok data, strategies and optimizationsBuild world-class frontends, with data visualization for big data, deep web tech stack (Web workers, WebGPU, WebAI, etc), combine elegance, performance, reusability and maintainabilityOptimize TikTok Web Multimedia experience and performance, including but not limited to VoD, Live, Image-related multimedia SDKs by learning world-class multimedia tech and architecture, machine learning strategiesPromote robust and maintainable code, clear documentation, and deliver high-quality work in a rapid environmentHas opportunities to explore and apply the latest and world-class frontend tech, multimedia tech, and AI tech on a daily work basisHelp our team grow from your expertise, experience, and perspectivesDirectly design and develop features touching global users, and bring real-world impactCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams to explore innovative product ideas and cutting-edge technologiesWork with experts in different technical domains to identify and solve challenging issues in the world-leading multimedia infrastructureEvolve the architecture of global large-scale distributed backend systems to better support TikTok's futureDevelop large-scale and reliable backend systemsImprove system design and architecture to ensure high stability and performance of the servicesCollaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work in rapid product development

QualificationRepresents the skills you haveFind out how your skills align with this job's requirements. If anything seems off, you can easily click on the tags to select or unselect skills to reflect your actual expertise.TypescriptJavaGolangPythonReactAngularVue.jsCSSVideo codecsSoft skillsRequiredProficiency in Typescript, ES5/6, CSS, and various layoutsExperience in solving CSS/JS multi-browser compatibility problems and front-end performance optimization, familiarity with React, Angular, Vue.js, or any other equivalent library/frameworkProficient in at least one programming language such as Java, Golang, Java, C++, PythonDeep understanding of computer architectures, data structures, and algorithms, and hands-on experience in commonly used technical stacks such as databases, caches, and message queuesExperienced in building backend services for large-scale consumer-facing applicationsPreferredUnderstanding or experience in the Multimedia domain, such as working on video-related platforms/products, understanding of video codecs, video quality optimization, or web media player related is a plusGood usage of AI tools for development efficiency and has AI or ML related product/working experience is a plusHaving experience of back-end technologies and databases, proficient in golang or BFF development is a plusExperience with large data set visualization is a plusIndustry experience in building large-scale distributed backend services for consumer-facing applicationsKnowledge of multimedia technologies such as video codecs, media containers

BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) savings plan with company matchPaid parental leaveShort-term and long-term disability coverageLife insuranceWellbeing benefits10 paid holidays per year10 paid sick days per year17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)